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Manchester City reject €30 million bid from Nottingham Forest for Rico Lewis

Manchester City have rejected a €30 million (£25.8m) bid from Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest for right-back Rico Lewis.

According to Foot Mercato, Forest’s offer was a guaranteed €25m plus an additional €5m in performance-related add-ons.

Man City have declined the proposal, signalling their intent to keep Lewis for the upcoming season.

The 20-year-old, who joined Man City’s senior team in 2022, is highly regarded for his versatility and tactical adaptability.

While primarily a right-back, Lewis can also play in defensive midfield or on the left side of defence.

City’s refusal to part ways with Lewis is hardly surprising, given how light they are in the right-back position.

They let go of Kyle Walker earlier this summer and have failed to bring in a replacement. City showed interest in Newcastle United’s Tino Livramento, but a deal did not materialise.

With three years left on his current deal, Lewis has not shown any desire to leave the Etihad Stadium, and Forest will likely have to look elsewhere.

The Tricky Trees are closing in on a deal to sign James McAtee from Man City, but their pursuit of Lewis is unlikely to yield a positive outcome.

Meanwhile, City are preparing for a frenetic end to the transfer window to make up for some already confirmed departures within the squad and some impending ones.

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